Serena glanced at the limited-edition luxury bag in Sarah's hands.
"That new bag is nice. Since I've just taken over Amber Group, I can use it to make a strong impression. Would you be willing to part with it, Sarah?"
"Not a chance!"
Sarah was stunned. Taking the sliding doors was one thing, but now Serena had her eyes on her luxury goods too? What gave her the right?
Before Sarah could snap back, Rachel gritted her teeth as she grabbed the bag and tossed it to Serena.
"It's just a bag. Consider it a gift from me to celebrate your new position!"
"Mom! How could you take her side? I'm your daughter. I waited over six months for that bag! How could you just…"
Sarah was both shocked and furious, stomping her feet in frustration. She even wondered if Rachel had been possessed. If not, why else would she give anything to Serena?
Rachel had no way to explain herself, so she forced out a response. "I'll buy you another one later!"
"That's a limited-edition bag! You can't just buy another one!" Sarah shrieked.
Annoyed by the noise, Serena slung the bag over her wrist and brushed past Rachel.
"Thanks for the gift, Ms. Lloyd, Sarah. Oh, and don't forget the door locks, guys. Amber Group needs to save every penny it can."
"Got it! We'll make sure to bring the locks and keys too."
The moving crew responded enthusiastically, efficiently dismantling every last piece.
Howard, Rachel, and Sarah stood in the now-empty top floor, staring at each other in disbelief.
Sarah, who was on the verge of tears, finally broke down.
"She could just take the equipment. But Mom, why did you give her my bag too?"
"It's just a damn bag!" Rachel yanked Sarah aside, gritting her teeth. "Once Amber Group starts making money and contributes to Jansen Group, I'll buy you ten more!"
The promise of more luxury bags finally got Sarah to hold back her tantrum.
Howard was confused by Rachel's sudden shift in attitude. But he soon figured it must be because Serena still had value to them.
If Rachel was even willing to sacrifice Sarah's handbag, she had to really have Jansen Group's best interests at heart.
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